9/12/12

A Saturday spent by the Hangang River in Seoul with friends from my school. We walked by the river, ate some fried chicken, and listened to music.

We've been here almost three weeks. And you know what, it's sort of starting to feel like home. We know where to get groceries, how to hail a taxi, how to properly dispose of garbage (Korea has the most bizarrely complex system!) and I'm slowly getting the hang of those darn chopsticks (yes, 25 years old and inept with chopsticks. The kindergarten students at my school are continually showing me up!). 

The paperwork is all in order for our Korean bank account AND we're getting cellphones. This is our life, not a vacation. I can hardly believe it.

I'm thankful everyday that Mike is here with me. He's my built in support system, chief navigator, and keeper of the tidiest apartment in all the land - I'm lucky and I know it.

*My classroom!
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21 comments:

  1. Hannah NicoleSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    really happy for you and mike, lady! what an adventure you're living. enjoy it! xo

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  2. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    so excited for you guys. i'm reminded of you all the time and constantly think about how i've GOT to do what you're doing someday. xo

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  3. AbbieBabbleSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    It sounds like you're really settling in to your adventure- and what an adventure it is!

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  4. mackenzieSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    these are nice. i'm glad you guys are finding some familiarity+routine.

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  5. Harri DavisonSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Sounds and looks wonderful, best wishes with everything x

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  6. OlivillaSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    WOW WHAT LOVELY PICS!!!! HOPE YOU ENJOY!

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  7. JesseSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    looks amazing!! cant wait to see be there!!!

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  8. JuliaSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Your classroom looks so neat and organized!

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  9. UnknownSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Wow what an exciting time! I'm so happy that you're loving it there and it's becoming your home. I can only dream of the day I get to hop to a different country and do the same thing you are!

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  10. carissaSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    What a great adventure! Your classroom is so bright and cheery.

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  11. BrittanySeptember 12, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    That is so awesome! I'm excited to see more and more photos of S. Korea! How long will you be living there?

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    1. janisSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:22 AM

      until the end of june for sure. we're open to staying for another year, though. we'll see how it goes! :)

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  12. MarianaSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    This sounds nice. And these photos look 'wow'!

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  13. AlisonSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    What an amazing adventure to be on together. Settle in well and explore a lot.

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  14. kylieSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    such an exciting adventure. it will feel like home before you know it, growing each day. amazing what can happen in even 4 short months! xo

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  15. ChauceeSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    So exciting! Why have you moved to Korea?

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    1. janisSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:25 AM

      i'm teaching grade 3 at an international school!

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  16. rachaelannepSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    friends make all the difference... enjoy yourself janis!




    rachael

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  17. ashley // chasing heartbeatsSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    The first few weeks living in a new place are the best! Everything is new, exciting and inspiring :) Enjoy every minute of it!

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  18. J and KSeptember 16, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Such a lovely post in pastel blue ! Have a nice days, only.

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thanks so much for writing! i love hearing from you!

xo

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